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- Page 1 PORTABLE RECORDING PREAMP with 96kHz FIREWIRE INTERFACE O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. PORTABLE CART WARNING CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Base Station Front Panel ...0 16. MIC Input Select Switch ...0 17. Instrument Input Select Switch ...0 Don’t forget to visit our website at www.mackie.com for more information about this and other Mackie products. Part No. 0019085 Rev. A 06/06 ©2006 LOUD Technologies Inc. - Page 4 18. Line Input 1 Select Switch ...0 19. Line Input Select Switch ...0 0. Built-in Talkback Mic ...1 1. TALKBACK LEVEL Control ...1 . TO PHONES Switch ...1 . TO DAW Switch ...1 4. CONTROL ROOM LEVEL Control ...1 5.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Mackie Onyx Satellite professional audio interface for studio and mobile digital audio recording. The Onyx Series computer audio interfaces are designed for the digital era and offer the newest features and latest technologies for digital stu- dio recording in a durable, road-worthy package. -
Page 6: Onyx Satellite Features
Appendix B is a section on connectors: XLR connec- tors, balanced connectors, unbalanced connectors, and the insert connectors used on the Onyx Satellite. More resources on our website at www.mackie.com. THE FAQs Click on Support to find answers to many of your ques- tions. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started READ THIS PAGE!! Even if you’re one of those people who never reads manuals, all we ask is that you read these next few pages (through page 12) now before you begin using the Onyx Satellite. You’ll be glad you did! If you are using the Onyx Satellite with a PC running Windows XP ®... -
Page 8: Installing Tracktion 2
PC and Mac. Note: After installing Tracktion 2, be sure to check our website periodically for software updates (www.mackie. com). To install Tracktion on a PC running Windows XP: 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. - Page 9 6. The Tracktion Setup Wizard opens. Click “Next” to continue. 7. Next you will see the Tracktion License Agreement. Read through the text and click “I accept the agree- ment.” Click “Next” to continue. 8. The next window lets you choose the Destination folder for installing the software files.
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Page 10: Zero The Controls
“No, I want to create an account.” Then click “Continue.” 3. Enter the information to setup your profile. Then proceed to register Tracktion by clicking “Mackie Product Registration.” 4. Select “Software” and “Tracktion v2 Music Produc- tion Software.”... -
Page 11: Set The Levels
Set the Sample Rate and Latency On a PC: 1. Open the Onyx Satellite Control Panel (click Start > Programs > Mackie Satellite > Satellite Con- sole). Select the sample rate of your choice (44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz) and the latency setting. -
Page 12: Start Recording To Daw
application; in other words, the closer to zero delay you will experience while recording. However, a low latency setting requires more resources from your computer, so you need to find a happy balance between finding the lowest latency you can attain before the computer begins to have trouble routing and recording audio (e.g., dropouts, pops, distorted audio). -
Page 13: Hookup Diagrams
Hookup Diagrams Home Studio Recording Studio Monitors Remote Recording For Engineer and Musician POWER This example demonstrates how the Satellite can be set up in a home studio application with multiple input sources connected to the base station along with two sets of monitors and a laptop connected to the FireWire connection on the Satellite. - Page 14 Digital Audio Workstation This illustrates a 5.1 surround sound setup using two video decks con- nected to Line 1 and 2 on Inputs 1 and 2. A microphone is connected to the mic input on Input 1 for voiceover. Onyx Satellite: Post-Production and Surround Mixing ONYX Satellite Left and Right Left and Right...
- Page 15 This illustrates how to use the Satellite Pod to make a live stereo recording using an X-Y microphone placement. The recording is made to two tracks in the DAW software on the laptop. Afterward, you can plug the pod into the base station and play back the recording through monitors connected to the Control Room outputs.
- Page 16 For some just starting out with their own home studio, it may be necessary to use the home stereo speakers for monitors. But what happens when the engineer in the family is off somewhere with his laptop? The Satellite can be used as a preamp for a living room or bedroom stereo system.
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Page 17: Onyx Satellite Features
Onyx Satellite Features Pod Front Panel The Onyx Satellite is uniquely designed to be set up in your studio with all the inputs and outputs connected, and allows you to remove the pod from the base station for portable use in the field. The pod provides two Neutrik combination Mic/Line inputs with independent Gain controls, a global 48V phantom power switch, stereo line-level control room... -
Page 18: Firewire Indicator
5. FireWire Indicator This LED illuminates when a valid FireWire connec- tion is made between the Onyx Satellite and a computer. 6. 48V Phantom Power Switch and Indicator Most professional condenser microphones require phantom power, which is a low-current DC voltage delivered to the microphone on pins 2 and 3 of the XLR microphone connector. -
Page 19: Pod Rear Panel
Pod Rear Panel 10. MIC/Line Inputs These are Neutrik combo connectors, which accept balanced microphone inputs from an XLR connector, or balanced line-level or instrument inputs from a 1/4" TRS connector. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling any standalone mic preamp on the market today. -
Page 20: Base Station Front Panel
Base Station Front Panel When the pod is connected to the base station, some additional features become available above and beyond those that are present when using the pod by itself. • More inputs are available to select for each channel (Mic, Instrument, Line 1, and Line 2) •... -
Page 21: Built-In Talkback Mic
0. Built-in Talkback Mic This is where the built-in talkback microphone is lo- cated. This is an omni-directional dynamic microphone, so it will pick up your voice from anywhere in front of the unit. In addition, the talkback signal is routed through a compressor, which allows the talkback signal to maintain a constant volume regardless of how far you are from the Onyx Satellite (within reason). -
Page 22: A/B Select Switch
6. A/B Select Switch This switch determines which pair of control room outputs is currently active. Only one pair of control room outputs provides an output signal at any one time. This allows you to have two sets of monitors connected to the Onyx Satellite so you can make quick A/B com- parisons between them to make sure your mix sounds good on both pairs of monitor speakers. -
Page 23: Base Station Rear Panel
Base Station Rear Panel 0. MIC Input This is a female XLR connector, which accept bal- anced microphone inputs from almost any type of microphone. The microphone preamps feature our new Onyx design, with higher fidelity and headroom rivaling any standalone mic preamp on the market today. The XLR inputs are wired as follows: Pin 1 = Shield or ground Pin 2 = Positive (+ or hot) -
Page 24: Outputs -6
Besides being used for inserting external devices, these jacks can also be used as channel direct outputs (post-GAIN). This is an unbalanced direct out. Here are three ways you can use the INSERT jacks: MONO PLUG Direct out with no signal interruption to master. Insert only to first “click.”... -
Page 25: Appendix A: Service Information
Review the following Troubleshooting section. Visit the Support page on our website (www.mackie.com) and check out the FAQs and the users forums for help. These may sound obvious to you, but here are some things you can check. -
Page 26: Repair
Onyx Satellite Control Panel or in your DAW ap- plication. Repair Service for Mackie products is available at a factory- authorized service center. Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors. -
Page 27: Appendix B: Connections
Appendix B: Connections XLR Connectors Channels 1-4 accept 3-pin male XLR connectors on the Neutrik combo inputs. They are wired as follows, according to standards specified by the AES (Audio Engineering Society). SHIELD COLD SHIELD COLD XLR Balanced Wiring: Pin 1 = Shield Pin 2 = Hot (+) Pin 3 = Cold (–) 1/4"... - Page 28 Using the Send Only on an Insert Jack If you insert a 1/4" TS (mono) plug only partially (to the first click) into a Mackie insert jack, the plug will not activate the jack switch and will not open the insert loop in the circuit (thereby allowing the channel signal to continue on its merry way through the preamp).
- Page 29 FireWire Connection The Onyx Satellite is equipped with a 6-pin FireWire connector and comes with a 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. This works with Macintosh laptops and desktops, and most PC desktops with a built-in FireWire connec- tor or with a PCI or PCMCIA FireWire card added. Many laptop PCs have a 4-pin FireWire connector.
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Page 30: Appendix C: Technical Info
In the U.S.: 120 VAC/60 Hz In 12V DC Out Outside the U.S.: 100 VAC-240 VAC/50-60 Hz In 12V DC Out Physical Dimensions and Weight Pod Height: 2.1 in/53 mm Width: 8.0 in/203 mm Depth: 4.1 in/104 mm (including front knobs and rear jacks) Weight: 1.8 lb/0.8 kg Base Station Height: 4.4 in/112 mm (4.6 in/117 mm with feet) Width: 10.8 in/274 mm Depth: 7.1 in/180 mm Weight: 6.1 lb/2.8 kg LOUD Technologies Inc. is always striving to improve our prod- ucts by incorporating new and improved materials, components, and manufacturing methods. Therefore, we reserve the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. “Mackie.”, “Onyx,” and the “Running Man” are registered trademarks of LOUD Technologies Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged. ©2006 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. -
Page 31: Onyx Satellite Dimensions
Onyx Satellite Dimensions 2.1 in/ 53 mm 4.1 in/ 104 mm 5.3 in/ 135 mm 8.0 in/203 mm CTRL RM/ PHONES 2 PHONES 1 POWER 20dB 40dB 20dB 40dB GAIN GAIN INPUT CR OUT OUTPUTS (BAL/UNBAL) LINE LINE LINE LINE INSERT INSERT (TIP=SEND... -
Page 32: Onyx Satellite Block Diagram
Onyx Satellite Block Diagram ONYX Satellite... - Page 33 20dB 40dB 20dB GAIN GAIN T59052 POWER TO DOCK CTRL RM/ PHONES 1 POWER 40dB CTRL RM DATE CODE (BAL/UNBAL) PHONES 2 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 34 20dB CR OUT ONYX Satellite POWER 40dB 20dB 40dB GAIN GAIN TALKBACK PHONES LEVEL OUTPUTS (BAL/UNBAL) LINE LINE INSERT (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN) CTRL RM/ PHONES 2 PHONES 1 CONTROL ROOM INPUTS SOURCE LEVEL INPUT INPUT LINE LINE INSERT (TIP=SEND RING=RETURN)
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Page 35: Onyx Satellite Limited Warranty
B. Failure to register online or return the product registration card will not void the one-year warranty. C. Service and repairs of Mackie products are to be performed only at a factory-authorized facility (see D below). Unauthorized service, repairs, or modification will void this warranty. - Page 36 16220 Wood-Red Road NE • Woodinville, WA 98072 • USA United States and Canada: 800.898.3211 Europe, Asia, Central and South America: 425.487.4333 Middle East and Africa: 31.20.654.4000 Fax: 425.487.4337 • www.mackie.com E-mail: sales@mackie.com...